Jon Roggie : Writing

Spoiled

Spoiled

A Poem by Jon Roggie


In this case, I shouldn't complain.We have been given all of this.Centuries of writers, and masters of speaking to the crowd.This is what we grow from..
What was the first story?

What was the first story?

A Poem by Jon Roggie


I am curious by nature, and we all know what it brought the cat.Still, I can't help, but wonder.What was the first story?Was it something simple?I can..
Ripples on the surface

Ripples on the surface

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Eventually, they show.Try to keep it deep within yourself, but it will show.Each emotion will reach the surface.Might as well ride the wave.
Told by a friend

Told by a friend

A Poem by Jon Roggie


First,we have never met.Still, she saw it.All from a combination of words.Caught the tone, and sent me a message.That is a friend.
Thanks buddy

Thanks buddy

A Poem by Jon Roggie


There is something about a review.Someone read your stuff.Whatever their opinion was, they took the effort to respond.I will do the same.Might take me..
Old songs

Old songs

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Sitting here, reading a book.Put on some music to give some background noise.Just a few old tunes, but they have an effect.Each one is remembered.They..
It would be ignored

It would be ignored

A Poem by Jon Roggie


If I were to write my own grand manifesto, no one would notice.The simplicity would never draw attention.Four words spoken with honesty.Doesn't grab t..
What kind of writer

What kind of writer

A Poem by Jon Roggie


One thing I should mention, I can be lazy.I have given up on classification.I still say that last word does not look right.Back to the writing.It all ..
Words

Words

A Poem by Jon Roggie


Just try to talkEverything before was only background, and maybe inspiration.TalkStart silently, and overcome your shyness.Gain confidence, maybe a li..
You have to understand

You have to understand

A Poem by Jon Roggie


You are not here. Occasional phone call does not give you insight.Time had to pass.Everything you called clutter, let us be honest, those were memori..